What is an On-board courier?

OBC – On-Board Couriers, are individuals who transports goods on-board a commercial flight in time critical situation. These can be goods from any sort of industry. For example within the aviation sector, an OBC could be a perfect solution for an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situation. Or within the healthcare industry an OBC could be a safe and secure manner of transporting lifesaving medication.

Our diverse and international team of on-board couriers are called ‘Angels’ and they are responsible for personally delivering high priority items to anywhere in the world the customers requires as quickly and safely as possible.

Any individual who is above the age of 20, who has a passion to travel and has a flexible student / work schedule can be an ANGEL with us.

How does it work?

Step 1
Register with WINGS

Step 2
Become a WINGS Angel

Step 3
Download the WINGS App

Step 4
Get assignment notifications

Step 5
Accept assignment and get instructions

Step 6
Pick up the item and fly out

Step 7
Deliver item at destination

Step 8
Return home or stay abroad

Why

1

Fully paid trip

including travel, insurance, accomodation & food

2

€150,-

minimal additional payment

3

No commitment

the relationship with WINGS is completely task based.

About wings

WINGS provides the world’s first vender centric service, meaning that our network of international couriers are located in the regions our customers demand; available 24 hours a day 365 days of the year.

WINGS offer a unique 45 minutes commitment to its clients. This means that within 45 minutes of a client’s order, a local Angel will be on the way for collection.

The first true global network of on-board couriers.

Within our dedicated network of couriers, WINGS is able to service 95% of the world.

Angels carry the right visa in order to ensure the highest commitment, availability and service.

A 24/7 online tracking and communication system to help and assist Angels while they are on a mission.

Moreover, WINGS has recently partnered with AIESEC. Which gives us an edge by being part of and having access of the largest youth run organization.

FAQ’s

Am I eligible to apply?

Potential applicants are urged to review the entire list of requirements and position requirements prior to applying.

Be at least 20 years of age at the date of application.

Possess a valid passport which has a minimum of 12 months of validity remaining.

Be able to present a criminal record check if so requested.

Possess a smartphone capable of operating in foreign countries.

Carry personal medical insurance.

Have a flexible student / work schedule and be able to accept last minute assignments.

Have an official transcript that confirms university enrolment or official record of current employment.

Be able to provide references upon request.

Possess a valid, recognizable internationally accepted debit/credit card usable for online payments and cash withdrawals. (The expenses made during the consignment will be reimbursed, but it is important that angels are able to manage in case of emergency while they are on the job)

How safe is it for the Angels to travel with a package?

WINGS has created a number of protocols to anticipate potential travel problems and solutions to mitigate any complications.

GPS tracking ability which enables WINGS control to monitor and track the courier throughout their assignment.

The ability for couriers to use the WINGS app to report concerns, incidents or summon emergency help.

Real-time communication between Angels and our operations team for updates on status changes and potential situations.

Moreover WINGS only works with companies and organizations and not with individuals, thus ensuring the legality and the guarantee of the goods being carried by an Angel to be safe and legal.

While every effort is made to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each Angel, at times accidents happen. With this in mind, WINGS couriers are insured against medical and physical accidents from the moment they accept their assignment through to the return to their point of origin.

Most importantly, WINGS will not send any couriers in areas of imminent danger or to any regions deemed unsafe by international standards, to nations under sanctions or embargoes or areas of medical uncertainty.

Which costs will be covered by WINGS when I am on an assignment?

As a standard the following costs are included within the trip for each courier:

-The tickets / transportation during the flight.

-If a flight / delivery includes an overnight stay, WINGS will pay one overnight stay in a hotel which is pre-booked for a courier.

-In case an angel needs to take a taxi, Uber or any other means of public transportation to deliver a shipment on time or on location, these costs too will be reimbursed.

-Food & beverage.

-Minimum of € 150 (one hundred and fifty euros) per consignment, including per diem for food and beverages. The bonus is calculated considering your country of destination, total time required to complete the mission, passport, Frequent travel flyer status and your experience as On-board courier.

WINGS couriers are able to claim the following additional financial expenditures during their working hours:
All flight tickets and hotels are booked for by WINGS. However, in some cases deliveries may not be on time or flights have to be changed on the spot. Costs for new bookings (hotel or flight) must first be communicated with the WINGS Global Logistics Operation Team.
WINGS will try to make new payments and bookings for couriers but in case this is not possible and after approval by WINGS, work-related additional costs will be paid back in full (provided all the payment related documents are submitted).

Which costs will I have to pay personally while on an assignment?

Costs / expenditures which are not included in the courier’s flight:

Any additional nights a courier chooses to book in the hotel for personal reason.

Expenses of personal trips made by a courier at the destination fall under personal expenditures.

Missed flights in case of personal negligence are at the courier’s own risk and costs.

How do I apply for reimbursement/financial compensation?

In order to receive reimbursement/financial compensation or any other refunds for additional expenditures, couriers are required to share the following details with WINGS:

Make sure that you have CORRECTLY filled all your bank related information asked, either on the mobile app or the Angel web page.

Comfortable pair of shoes (no high-heels, flip-flops etc.). Traveling and especially logistics does require for an individuals to always be on the run.

How do I receive mission alerts?

If there is a new shipment available in your area you will receive a mission alert in your WINGS App, and our Operations team will contact you as well via email and mobile phone.

How do I keep the communication during the mission with the WINGS Operations team?

Roaming capabilities on your mobile phone are required. If you have been assigned to a mission, our Operations team will contact you in order to start preparing for the trip. You will be in contact with us 24/7.

When can I return from my assignment?

Most of couriers return after 12 or 24 hours. If you have an international flight we recommend you to stay at least 24 hours in the destination in order to rest. Same day or direct returns are not possible sometimes, so please check before accepting the mission in case you have a very limited availability.

Experiences

It seems everyone is eager to get hump day over with. It is the middle of the week and is still too far for the weekend.
And I got the email signal. I am off! Angel in kazakhVincent

I receive the confirmation: I am going to Kiev!! An airplane part coming all the way from Miami needs to be
delivered the next day.... read moreAlba

On Wednesday the 18th of September my phone goes around 20.00 o’clock. It’s Tal Haimovich. My new boss as we have just agreed that I will start working as an International Sales Consultant for Wings/Control Towers International (Cti). He asks whether I could pick up a package the next day in London and personally deliver it in Tenerife... read moreElizabeth Edery

10:35 AM - Very, very excited!!. Omigoodness. Just accepted an assignment to deliver a package to Heriklion. I didn’t even know where that is other than in Greece. But of course I JUMPED at the chance. Good thing I know the exact location of my passport for trips like this...read morePatrica

Received the magical text, Oct 27.13 9:27 AM asking if I want to feel like going to Kuala Lumpur
- WHAT!! Nothing like perfect timing as my roommates just left for their own personal trip to Canada and I was itching to do something... read morePatricia

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